Protect Brill Common Forever!
Family Nature Activities, February 2026
A Family Activity Sheet for half-term from Fiona, Brill’s Wildlife and Community Ranger
How to use this activity sheet
Open this page on your mobile phone OR
Download a pdf of the activity sheet (opens in new tab) and print it at home or in a library OR
Pick up a paper copy in Constables Newsagents (not guaranteed)
Before you set out
Download Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s animal tracker sheet (download as pdf, opens in new tab) OR refer to the screenshot at the foot of this page
Download the Merlin Bird ID app (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Download the Seek app (iNaturalist) from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Explore together, whatever your age!
Wander around the common and try the activities for your age group - or mix and match as a family.
ℹ️ Practical notes for using the activity sheets
Print a pack or split into age‑group cards
Pens/pencils on string work brilliantly outdoors with a clipboard
Take only photos - not souvenirs
Have fun and enjoy exploring Brill Common! 🌳🐾
👶 Little Explorers (Ages 3 to 5)
Focus: noticing, colours, sounds
☐ Can you find something green?
☐ Can you find something brown?
☐ Can you spot a bird?
☐ Can you spot a minibeast?
☐ Can you find a stick bigger than your hand?
☐ Can you find two different sized leaves?
🎧 Listening game: Close your eyes for 10 seconds. How many sounds can you hear?
🎨 Activity: Draw a happy face next to your favourite thing you saw today.
🧑 Older Explorers (Ages 9 to 12)
Focus: observation, thinking like a nature detective
☐ Identify as many different species of tree as you can
☐ Find two different wildlife signs (not the animal itself!)
☐ Which animals do these clues belong to?
☐ Can you see where animals might shelter from rain or cold?
☐ Spot at least one type of fungi – can you name it?
☐ Litter Detective: Look for evidence of human impact—litter, paths, or conservation signs. Can you suggest ways to help protect the area.
🕵️ Detective question: Why do you think this habitat is good for wildlife?
📝 Activity: Write one sentence about how Brill Common is looked after.
👨👩👧 Adults & Grown‑Ups
Join in – you’re explorers too!
☐ Help children spot wildlife without disturbing it
☐ Talk about why commons are important for people and wildlife
☐ Point out seasonal changes you notice
☐ Encourage quiet moments and curiosity
💬 Conversation starter: What would Brill Common look like if people didn’t care for it?
🌿 Family Nature Pledge
As a family, can you make a nature pledge for the future? Here are some ideas.
Be quieter outdoors to try and listen and identify wildlife calls
Return each season to spot changes
Spend one day each month exploring a new outdoor space
Learn to identify three new plants or animals as a family
Go on a monthly litter pick
Share your nature experiences with friends or neighbours to inspire others.
🧒 Young Trackers (Ages 6 to 8)
Focus: spotting, counting, simple clues
☐ Spot 3 different birds
☐ Find a flower but do not pick it
☐ Look for a minibeast under a log (put it back carefully!)
☐ Can you see signs of an animal (tracks, holes, chewed plants, poo)?
☐ Find a tree with rough bark and one with smooth bark
